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NZ 'cheated' on emissions pricing - Peters

Former Deputy Prime Minister and New Zealand First leader Winston Peters has joined the chorus of voices decrying the Government’s emissions pricing plan.

Council secures WRA funding

Waikato Regional Council has secured funding from the Waikato River Authority for a series of catchment-scale projects and an educational programme.

Waikato Regional Council has secured $2.17 million in funding for three catchment-scale projects and the Council’s new Māori medium environmental educational programme.

Illegal rubbish pits a growing problem

The pits are normally between one and four metres deep, with soil placed on top of the contaminated material to cover it. Photo Credit: Environment Canterbury

Owners of lifestyle blocks are being reminded of the rules around buried waste, as an increasing number of illegal rubbish pits are discovered.

Countdown launches Bricks Farm promotion

Countdown's Bricks Farm collectibles include real growers.

Countdown has launched a new promotion designed to celebrate Kiwi growers.

Kiwis back limits on carbon farming

Beef+Lamb NZ chief executive Sam McIvor.

The majority of New Zealanders don’t agree with the Government’s approach of planting the way out of climate change.

Fastest, most powerful Ram

RAM distributor Ateco has always made the point that they sell trucks that eat Utes for breakfast.

Massey Ferguson has announced the extension of their longterm brand partnership with rugby union icon Sam Whitelock as their brand ambassador for New Zealand, extending the role he has held since 2019 through to March 2025.

Electric tractor unveiled in Europe

At a recently held sustainability day in Germany, John Deere unveiled the latest updates for its eAutoPowr, electric infinitely variable transmission, the first of its kind in the world and now available for the 8R tractor range.

European tractor registrations down

European ag tractor registrations January to July 2022.

A total of 108,800 tractors were registered across Europe in the first six months of 2022, with 31,900 tractors of 37kW (50 hp) and under and 76,900 of 38kW and above.

Lepto study reveals new challenges

Massey University epidemiologist Dr Jackie Benschop.

A large new study into leptospirosis in NZ has revealed new facts about how this infectious disease may be caught by various people working in the rural sector.